A traditional street fair with ferret racing, tractors and games is returning to west Dorset this weekend

A secret tunnel believed to be used for smuggling was uncovered in the West Dorset countryside

A community group is helping to raise money for young people across Bridport with a quiz night for its milestone anniversary

A 29-year-old man has appeared in court for driving while on ketamine, after an emergency police vehicle was unable to pass his car.

The Lyme Regis and St George's Twinning Association marks its 30th anniversary between the two communities this year.

Inspired by success of their former pupil, Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis has begun work transforming its grounds with a series of botanical garden areas.

The family of a teenage motorcyclist who sadly died following a road traffic collision in Bridport have issued a tribute to their loved one

A teenage victim showed immense courage in coming forward to report online sex offences that led to a paedophile being jailed

A number of new speed cameras have been installed in west Dorset in a bid to improve road safety in the area

Police searching for a woman missing in Dorchester are appealing for help and information from the public to find her

A manhunt is still underway to locate a dangerous driver who failed to stop for police and crashed following a chase in west Dorset

A fire service was called out to over 10 incidents over the weekend as emergency services struggle to keep up with the demand of the heatwave

West Bay is gearing up for a free weekend of live music, entertainment and community fundraising next month.

Some parts of the UK are on course to go a month without any rainfall, as heatwave conditions continue.

A teenage motorcyclist seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Bridport has died

A west Dorset town has been put under a hosepipe ban

A 17-year-old boy who allegedly stole a campervan and crashed it on the A35 has been arrested

Counter Terrorism Policing has confirmed it is now leading the investigation into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe at her home on Dartmoor

Thousands travel through Chideock on the A35 in Dorset, but many don't realise they're saying the village's name incorrectly.

THERE are fears emergency cover along the Dorset coast could suffer if planned coastguard pay cuts go ahead. The warning comes from a former Lyme Regis officer, who branded the changes “nonsense”

More should be done to promote tourism away from the Dorset coast – with attractions in several towns not included in a Dorset Council visitor management plan.

Lyme Regis Museum has launched a full programme of summer activities for July and August, designed to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.

Thousands to receive free fans, blackout curtains and electricity bill support in Heatwave Relief Pack scheme.

The Met Office and BBC Weather have shared their best estimates for when the current July 2026 heatwave will end

Teenagers heading to university are being urged to book their meningitis B vaccine.

Emergency services have rushed to multiple out of control bonfires that were started this afternoon

One person has been arrested after allegedly hurling racist and violent threats in west Dorset

Councillors in west Dorset are to have their say on the future of dogs in public spaces as criticism arises over the summer dog ban

Thousands travel through Chideock on the A35 in Dorset, but many don't realise they're saying the village's name incorrectly.

This beautiful Dorset walk taking in Bishops Caundle uncovers a forgotten village lost to the Black Death

A high-street pub is set to relaunch under new management

Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that a 28-year-old man was arrested at an address in the South Yorkshire area this evening (July 11).

Reduced parking fees for lower emission vehicles in Dorset Council car parks have met with resistance.

News that an iconic building in Lyme Regis which has been derelict for more than 30 years is to be given a new lease of life has been met with a 'cautious welcome'

A warning has been issued after firefighters scrambled to a fire on a west Dorset beach

A man has been barred from entering Dorset following an alleged assault on a woman in Bridport

A person making threats and allegedly in possession of a weapon sparked a large police presence in west Dorset last night

PARNHAM House owner James Perkins says "Nimbys" are causing "unnecessary delays" in his attempts to restore the Grade I listed building but stresses a planned development to help fund the restoration will be done tasteful for the benefit of the wider...

A 26-year-old man who was arrested on Friday, 10 July, on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation.

A young woman who was diagnosed with incurable cancer and forced to cancel her wedding has hit out at the venues lack of empathy

On Friday (July 10), temperatures hit 35.2C in Coton in Derbyshire, with 2026 the first year to record six separate days of 35C or above.

An amber Heat‑Health Alert has been issued for Dorset with temperatures expected to reach 34C over the weekend

An award-winning business owner who is known for creating unique ‘never done before’ preserves has opened a new store in Bridport

Sir Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke lead tributes to the former Conservative Party minister Ann Widdecombe as police launch a murder investigation.

There has been a crash on a main road in Bridport this afternoon

The former Conservative MP and public figure, aged 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor, Dartmoor, on Thursday, July 9, after sustaining serious injuries.

A couple who transformed a village pub into a Michelin Guide venue are stepping away due to rising hospitality costs

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the death of Ann Widdecombe.

FARMERS have been warned to take extra care when harvesting this weekend after another fire on farmland.

A new Town Crier has been appointed in Bridport